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BJ08 YMK

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,429 mi
Last recorded163,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 163,423 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation - Adjustment advised

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch lining not fully secure and showing signs of previously fouling on wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,651 miles

Engine oil level low

Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,651 miles

Engine oil level low

Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2013 56,070 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 41,611 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BJ08 YMK is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 YMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ08 YMK registered?

BJ08 YMK is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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